Sourav Ganguly goes in protest mode after calling Kolkata rape-murder ‘stray incident’, faces further backlash
7 months ago

Sourav Ganguly goes in protest mode after calling Kolkata rape-murder ‘stray incident’, faces further backlash

Live Mint  

Former Indian cricket captain and ex-BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on August 19 changed his profile picture to black colour and joined hands with thousands of users who changed their display image on social media to express their solidarity with the trainee doctor from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, who was raped and murdered. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Netizens have criticised Ganguly for changing his profile picture to black, calling it a superficial response following backlash over his insensitive remarks. “I was a huge fan of yours.but your recent comment really not expected from you.you have a daughter too.so, aapse behtar aur kaun feel kar sakta hai.but unfortunately, you proved me wrong!!" Earlier, the former BCCI President commented on the horrific rape and murder case by defending the Mamata Banerjee government and termed it a “stray incident."

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Sourav Ganguly To Hit Kolkata Streets Tomorrow To Protest Against RG Kar Doctor’s Rape-Murder
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Sourav Ganguly To Hit Kolkata Streets Tomorrow To Protest Against RG Kar Doctor’s Rape-Murder

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Days after receiving backlash over his ‘stray incident’ comment, former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly is set to join thousands of protestors and hit the streets of Kolkata on Wednesday to protest against the trainee doctor’s rape and murder. On Monday evening, the former Indian cricket team skipper changed the profile picture on his social media handles to “black” and joined …

Sourav Ganguly, facing backlash over Kolkata rape-murder case comments, changes X profile picture
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Sourav Ganguly, facing backlash over Kolkata rape-murder case comments, changes X profile picture

Hindustan Times  

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